Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Bedford, MA that is seeking a Senior Accountant Compensation.

• Prepare and review global payroll and compensation-related journal entries
• Support accounting for payroll, bonuses, incentives, and other compensation programs
• Partner with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to ensure accurate accounting treatment and timely close activities
• Build and maintain strong balance sheet and compensation-related reconciliations, including reconciliations created from scratch
• Perform detailed analytics to identify discrepancies, trends, and risks within payroll and compensation data
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely and well-documented manner
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for compensation and payroll accounting processes
• Ensure reconciliations and processes are repeatable, well-controlled, and audit-ready
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls within existing processes
• Utilize ERP systems (Oracle preferred) to support accounting, reconciliations, and reporting activities
• Leverage Excel extensively for data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
• Work closely with cross-functional partners across Finance, Payroll, and HR, including global stakeholders
• Clearly communicate issues, findings, and recommendations to internal partners

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with exposure to compensation and/or payroll accounting preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial close processes
• Prior experience with global payroll accounting is a plus
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems is preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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